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Most homesteaders have to deal with some kinds of invasive plants. On our farm in upstate New York, the main culprit is multiflora rose. People planted it as deer feed back in the 1960s and now, it’s everywhere, taking over ...

I have not always been a homesteader. Most of my adulthood has been spent living a lifestyle far closer to what is generally considered mainstream — suburban home, food from the supermarket and central heat. Nine years ago, my husband ...

Knowledge on canning non-acidic foods is invaluable to the modern homesteader. Knowing that these canned items will rest safely on the shelves of your storage room or pantry – and be edible when you need them – can give you ...

The 21st century is an excellent time to be a homesteader. We have the best of both worlds, able to both draw from the wisdom of antiquity and still make use of cutting-edge technology. Homesteaders today have the opportunity to ...

Autumn is filled with tons of chores for homesteaders: raking leaves, preparing the livestock for winter, and, of course, canning. Canning is the time-tested method used by our great-grandparents and grandparents to extend the shelf life of food, and – ...

If you’re a homesteader, hunter or survivalist, then you may have seen videos or read how-to books about making a food plot in the woods – all requiring purchases that can run in the hundreds of dollars. In this story, ...

Homesteaders and off-gridders often look to the past for wisdom, studying how those who came before us – that is, our ancestors — survived tough times without modern conveniences. Many of them had no cars, computers, electricity or even running ...

If you are considering becoming a homesteader, you know the prospect can be pretty daunting. Among all the other questions and considerations which must be asked and evaluated—such as how it will impact employment, children, extended family, social involvement and ...

“You’re like a closet prepper!” an associate exclaimed to me during a recent conversation. After considering her words awhile, I’m ready to admit that, yes, I am a closet prepper. Those of us who homestead do not necessarily consider ourselves ...

Dairy goats can be the perfect fit for the homesteader. They are smaller than dairy cattle, and they eat less, too. Trying to decide what breed will meet your needs? Let’s look at five common dairy goat breeds that are ...